The American Legion Post 301 and Squadron 301, Sons of The American Legion of Dalton are pleased to announce that Jonathan Kruse and Kaleb Borges have been sponsored to attend Cornhusker Boys State. These juniors from Leyton High School will join nearly 250 other high school juniors from across Nebraska participating June 4-10, 2023, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln downtown campus. This annual citizenship program sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion is designed to provide youth with a better understanding of how city, county, and state governments operate.
Cornhusker Boys State is set up as a functional “51st state,” and each boy learns how government subdivisions operate by actually doing the job. Participants will campaign for offices, hold elections, take part in band and chorus, compete in athletics, and be involved in other varied activities as part of the citizenship training program. They will set up their own state government and draft bills.
Special lectures and addresses will be delivered by experienced public officials and professional leaders throughout Nebraska. Invitations have been sent to the Governor and Secretary of State offices for special appearances at this year’s program. National acclaimed motivational speakers are also scheduled to address the entire group.
